Why Gen X’s ‘quiet inheritor’ status deserves your attention
By Kate Stone, Head of Philanthropic Giving, Australian Philanthropic Services
Thu, 2 Apr 2026
In the second of a Giving News series on the intergenerational wealth transfer, guest contributor Kate Stone of Australian Philanthropic Services explains why Generation X is actually at the forefront of wealth transfer, and that we need to consider this group’s life stage pressures to harness the full potential of philanthropy over the next decade
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Giving in WA: New report reveals a strong and growing culture of generosity
Thu, 2 Apr 2026
Philanthropy Australia, in conjunction with the Centre for Social Impact at The University of Western Australia, has launched the first Western Australia Snapshot of Giving Study, revealing a strong culture of generosity across the state and highlighting clear opportunities to strengthen awareness of structured giving and support long term community impact.
What is the philanthropy ecosystem asking of us?
By Jo Taylor
Thu, 19 Mar 2026
Following the release of Philanthropy Australia Strategy 2033, long-time member and CEO of the Siddle Family Foundation Jo Taylor shares her reflections on the Strategy 2033, collective leadership and the mindset shift philanthropy needs.
Rockefeller’s Heather Grady to share global insights at new PA State of Philanthropy Insight Series
Thu, 19 Mar 2026
Philanthropy Australia’s new State of Philanthropy Insight Series is bringing people and ideas together to elevate dialogue about local giving in the global context. Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors’ Heather Grady will join PA Chair Darrell Wade and CEO Maree Sidey at public forums and member workshops in every state.
Reflections from across the Tasman: Philanthropy New Zealand Conference 2026
Thu, 19 Mar 2026
Systems change, Te Ao Māori approaches and the future of giving were key topics at the Philanthropy New Zealand conference earlier this month. Philanthropy Australia’s Krystian Seibert, Sarah Hardy and Bella Conynham share their reflections from the gathering.
The great wealth transfer is a chance for women to fund justice, not charity
By Brenda Gaddi and Cat Fay
Thu, 19 Mar 2026
In the first of a Giving News series on gender, generation and wealth, guest contributors Brenda Gaddi (Women of Colour Australia) and Cat Fay (Perpetual Wealth) say women inheriting the majority of wealth in Australia face a choice: to replicate philanthropy’s old patterns, or embrace giving that funds equity and systemic change.
Backing the Blue Pacific: why Australian philanthropy has a bigger role to play
By Amy Armstrong, Beth Sargent and Heather Wrathall
Thu, 19 Mar 2026
Australia’s closest neighbours are home to essential biodiversity hotpots and act as global leaders in conservation and climate advocacy. They also face some of the world’s most urgent climate and development challenges.Yet the Pacific receives only a small share of Australian – andglobal – philanthropic funding. Guest contributors Amy Armstrong, Beth Sargent and Heather Wrathall outline why 2026 presents timely opportunities for Australian donors to support Pacific-led solutions that protect communities, strengthen resilience and safeguard globally significant ecosystems.
